Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, an American-born cardinal, has been elected as the new pope. He took the name Pope Leo XIV following his election on May 8, 2025, after five rounds of voting by the College of Cardinals, following the death of Pope Francis. Born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, Pope Leo XIV is […]
Rwanda records rise in deaths in 2024, noncommunicable diseases top the list
The number of deaths registered in Rwanda rose to 36,021 in 2024, marking a slight increase from 35,574 in 2023, according to the latest Rwanda Vital Statistics Report 2024. The figures highlight a persistent public health challenge, particularly due to the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The crude death rate (CDR) in 2024 stood […]
Marriage numbers drop by 9.5% in Rwanda compared to previous year
According to the newly released Rwanda Vital Statistics Report 2024 by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the country has witnessed a significant decline in the number of registered marriages, with figures showing a 9.5% drop in 2024 compared to the previous year. In 2023, a total of 57,880 marriages were registered across […]
Brave and bold: Women shattering stereotypes in mining
In many traditional societies, women were largely confined to domestic roles, their potential in education and professional life stifled by deeply rooted gender norms. But today, that narrative is changing. Women are not only pursuing higher education and professional careers, but they are also breaking barriers in fields long dominated by men. One such area […]
First lady Jeannette Kagame urges youth to protect Rwanda’s unity at Igihango Cy’Urungano
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has called on young Rwandans to rise as guardians of unity and truth, urging them to remember the past and shape the future during the Igihango Cy’Urungano forum held at the Intare Conference Arena. “Dear children, you did not choose our history, but you were born into Rwanda, and Rwanda is […]
Kilimobenecyo Alphonse, the creative force behind Rwanda’s national symbols, dies at 66
Kilimobenecyo Alphonse, a brilliant visual artist whose designs became central to Rwanda’s national identity, has passed away at the age of 66. Widely recognised for crafting the country’s flag, coat of arms, and key elements of its currency, Kilimobenecyo died in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025. His death was confirmed by IGIHE, […]
Learning from pain, leading with peace: MKU’s international students reflect on Kwibuka 31
Starting on 7th April, the world joined Rwanda in commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. This solemn occasion serves not only to honour the memory of over a million victims but also to inspire a global commitment to stand firmly against any form of genocidal ideology that could lead to […]
Rwandans Retrace Painful Path in Kicukiro-Nyanza Walk to Remember
Thousands of Rwandans and friends of Rwanda retraced the painful footsteps of Genocide victims on the afternoon of Friday, May 11, 2025, during the annual “Walk to Remember,” honoring those who were massacred at Nyanza-Kicukiro during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The 4-kilometer walk led participants from the present-day IPRC Kigali campus (formerly Ecole […]
Minister of Youth and Arts Urges “Our Past” Initiative to Expand Outreach Beyond Kigali
During the 14th edition of the Our Past initiative, held on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2025, at the Nyanza Genocide Memorial in Kicukiro District, the Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, called on the organizers to extend their efforts to young people beyond Kigali, particularly in areas where genocide ideology is reportedly still present. Over […]
MKU Journalism students masters investigative reporting techniques
A four-day investigative Journalism Training Workshop has concluded today,27th March 2025, at Mount Kigali University Campus, conducted by Fojo Media Institute through its Rwanda Media Programme. Steve Buist, a veteran Canadian journalist, training students on the practical part of coming up with a news story Throughout the training sessions, students were able to delve into […]
